jīn​zhēn

acupuncture needle

Senses

金针/ 金針 jīn​zhēn acupuncture needle

A metal needle used in acupuncture treatments; traditionally made of gold or silver, now usually stainless steel.

金针/ 金針 jīn​zhēn day-lily

The flower of the orange day-lily, often dried and used in Chinese cooking.

金针/ 金針 jīn​zhēn secret of success

(literary) A metaphor for a knack, a trick of the trade, or the secret to mastering a craft.

金针/ 金針 jīn​zhēn sewing needle

(literary) An elegant name for a metal needle used in embroidery or sewing.

References

same_as 金针/金針 毫针/毫針
same_as 金针/金針 金针菜/金針菜
same_as 金针/金針 黄花菜/黃花菜
same_as 金针/金針 萱草/萱草
same_as 毫针/毫針 金针/金針
same_as 金针菜/金針菜 金针/金針
synonym 金针花/金針花 金针/金針